Opening of the School Year
We had a wonderful start to the school year! It was great to see many of you at our opening flag ceremony and our Tears and Cheers breakfast for kindergarten families. It is wonderful to see that students have already settled into their new classrooms. They were excited to meet their new teacher and classmates. We are looking forward to an incredible year!
Opening Flag Ceremony
Bianca Curtiss Schmidt sings the National Anthem.
Former Gold Rush students Avery Rudman and Luke Barta sing A Million Dreams.
First Day of School
Tears & Cheers Kindergarten Parent Breakfast
Back to School Night for Parents Only - Wednesday, August 15th
Classroom teachers will provide parents with an overview of the school year on Wednesday, August 15th,
during the following two Back to School Night sessions: 6:05-6:35 PM & 6:40-7:10 PM. The principal
will share school celebrations and upcoming goals for the year in the gym from 5:45-6:00 PM. We hope
you will join us for these informative sessions.
during the following two Back to School Night sessions: 6:05-6:35 PM & 6:40-7:10 PM. The principal
will share school celebrations and upcoming goals for the year in the gym from 5:45-6:00 PM. We hope
you will join us for these informative sessions.
Assessment Hour - Tuesday, August 28th
In an attempt to gain more targeted information regarding your child’s academic strengths and need
each child will come to school for one hour only on August 28th to complete reading and math
assessments. The assessments administered allow educators to alter their instruction to meet your
child’s individual needs and learning style. Click here for the online conference scheduler to select
an assessment time for your child. The password is digger. Because we value the information we
obtain on these days, it is mandatory that all children complete their assessments on August 28th.
Please bring your child to the front vestibule and teachers will escort him/her to his/her testing location.
Students will conclude their assessment hour in the gym where your child take his/her school picture.
Our Before and After School Enrichment program (B.A.S.E.) will be available on August 28th.
Please contact B.A.S.E. as soon as possible as spaces are limited.
each child will come to school for one hour only on August 28th to complete reading and math
assessments. The assessments administered allow educators to alter their instruction to meet your
child’s individual needs and learning style. Click here for the online conference scheduler to select
an assessment time for your child. The password is digger. Because we value the information we
obtain on these days, it is mandatory that all children complete their assessments on August 28th.
Please bring your child to the front vestibule and teachers will escort him/her to his/her testing location.
Students will conclude their assessment hour in the gym where your child take his/her school picture.
Our Before and After School Enrichment program (B.A.S.E.) will be available on August 28th.
Please contact B.A.S.E. as soon as possible as spaces are limited.
Reminders for Drop Off & Pick Up
ALL students should be dropped off and picked up in the parking loop in the front of the school. In order to ensure students’ safety, please do not use Summit Fox as a drop off or pick up location. When entering the parking loop please pull as far forward as possible and have students exit or enter your vehicle curbside as soon as traffic stops. Adults in orange vests will unload or load students along the curb (see the map above) and monitor crosswalks. Please be courteous of other drivers and indicate when you are exiting the lane. The parking loop is a moving lane so cars are not able to park on the loop. If your children require extra time exiting your car please park in the parking lot.
At dismissal ALL students that are being picked up in the car loop wait under the shade structure on the front playground. Adults supervise students and assist them into their cars. Please display your nameplate on the passenger side dashboard. Please do not leave your car unattended at this time. Students will be called out to your car and you pull to the front of the pick up line.
Safety in our parking lot is our number one priority. Please remember that we are welcoming and dismissing over 600 students. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming Events
* August 15 - Back to School Night Parents Only @ 6:05-6:35 PM & 6:40-7:10 PM
* August 14 - PTO Metting @ 8:45 - 10:00 AM
* August 24 - Western Night @ 5:00-7:00 PM
* August 28 - Assessment Hour
* September 3 - No School Labor Day
